Will Smith

As Deloitte Global Chief Purpose & Sustainability Officer, Will is responsible for leading the  organization-wide strategy to uphold Deloitte’s commitment to its Purpose to make an impact that matters – for Deloitte’s clients, people, and society. Will is dedicated to responsible business practices, serving the public interest, and working to create a better, more sustainable world.

Will is an ambassador for Deloitte’s purpose and sustainability commitments, implementing global shared values, and fostering a purpose-driven mindset. He collaborates with Deloitte Global, Deloitte member firms and business leaders, and key external stakeholders and NGOs to further advance Deloitte’s Purpose and sustainability impacts. In his Deloitte Global role, Will is responsible for identifying strategies that enable Deloitte to act on the  complex challenges society faces today and overseeing the implementation of Deloitte’s net-zero transition and societal impact strategies.

Alongside his Deloitte Global role, Will is the managing partner for People & Purpose across Deloitte North and South Europe. In this role, Will has  responsibilities for strategic people and purpose initiatives across thirty countries and territories and more than 75,000 Deloitte people.

Additionally, Will is a Senior Audit & Assurance partner in Deloitte UK, with over 25 years of professional experience. He works with clients across major listed, private, and international businesses with complex operations across multiple geographies, predominantly in the retail, manufacturing, and consumer industries.

Outside of work, Will is a trustee and treasurer of Onvero, a charity focused on driving and advancing inclusion in the workplace. In addition, Will was recognized as Male Diversity Champion of the Year for 2020 at the UK Women in Accountancy and Finance Awards. Will lives in London with his husband, who is an opera singer and teacher, and their dog.